Okra (Ladies finger)Fry

Ingredients

1 lb fresh Okra/lady's finger/Bendakaya/Bhindi (cut into 1 inch pieces lengthwise)
1 large onion finely sliced
2 medium tomatoes
ginger-garlic paste - 1 tsp
pinch of turmeric powder
pinch of Asafoetida/Inguva/Hing
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/4 tsp Garam Masala
1 Tbsp Oil
salt to taste

chopped coriander leaves for garnish
Method

1) Heat Oil in a pan, splutter cumins seeds, add asafoetida and turmeric powder and fry for 5 to 10 secs and then add onions and fry till they turn golden color.

2) Add ginger-garlic paste and fry for 2 mins.Add tomatoes, chilli, coriander, cumin powders, salt and cook until oil seperates from the mix.

3) Add chopped Okra, mix well, cover and cook in low heat until they are cooked.

4) Add garam masala and mix. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Server hot with Steamed rice/roti